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How to get fromShaftesbury to Gillinghamby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Gillingham by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Basingstoke

    best
    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train train
    4h 34m
    £60–121

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    8h 59m
    £23–39

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Central Stationbus bus X7 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train train
    8h 28m
    £33–56

  4. Drive  144.4 mi

    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Gillinghamcar car 144.4 mi
    2h 33m
    £36–52

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    4h 42m
    £58–120

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gillingham (Kent)train train Luton - Rainham / ...
    4h 47m
    £55–115

Shaftesbury to Gillingham by bus and train

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Gillingham, England?

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham (Kent) via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Basingstoke, Clapham Junction, and London Victoria in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Waterfront Bus Station via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 8h 59m.

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